Art Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Recipient
Duluth Children's Museum, Inc AKA Duluth Children's Museum
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
December 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
St. Louis
St. Louis
Project Overview

Art Project

Project Details

Harmony in Nature: Butterfly Bells at the Duluth Children's Museum

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Kathy Neff: musician, Director, Fine Arts Academy at the University of Minnesota-Duluth; Emily Swanson: arts administrator at Oldenburg Arts and Cultural Community; Sam Zimmerman: visual artist, teacher; Liz Engelman: dramaturg, founder and director of Tofte Lake Center; Nik Allen: Author, Photographer, Arts Supporter; Khayman Goodsky: Filmmaker; Janie Heitz: Director of Arts Museum; Peggy Kelly: Community Arts organizer; Veronica Veaux: Indigenous Bead Worker

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Carla Hamilton: Visual Arts, Media Arts, General Arts; Heather Wilde: Literature; James Ellis: Visual Arts; Jayne Richards: Visual Arts; Kathy Merkel: Music, Literature, General Arts, Crafts; Mary McReynolds: Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Literature, General Arts, Arts Administrator, Arts Supporter

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,602
Direct expenses
$7,602
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Promote Artistic Exploration: Our goal is to encourage children to explore music and art in a hands-on manner, fostering creativity, imagination, and self-expression. 2. Enhance Learning Experiences: Through interaction with the butterfly bells, we aim to facilitate learning about sound, rhythm, and collaboration, aligning with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education principles. 3. Increase Community Engagement: We seek to create a welcoming space that attracts diverse audiences, promoting cultural exchange, social cohesion, and dialogue among participants. 4. Support Inclusivity: By ensuring accessibility and accommodation for children of all abilities, we aim to promote inclusivity and diversity in artistic participation. We will employ multiple methods to assess the success of the project: 1 .Visitor Surveys: Collect feedback from museum visitors regarding their experiences with the butterfly bells, including enjoyment levels, learning outcomes, and suggestions for improvement. 2. Observations and Participation Rates: Monitor the number of participants engaging with the bells, observe their level of involvement and interaction, and track attendance at related museum events and programs. 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis: Analyze data collected from surveys, observations, and assessments to identify trends, measure outcomes against established goals, and make informed decisions for future programming and enhancements. By evaluating these metrics and gathering feedback from stakeholders, we will ascertain the project's success in achieving its intended goals and delivering meaningful community value through artistic engagement and cultural enrichment.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Drew
Last Name
Jensen
Organization Name
Duluth Children's Museum, Inc AKA Duluth Children's Museum
Street Address
2125 W Superior St
City
Duluth
State
MN
Zip Code
55806
Phone
(218) 733-7546
Email
djensen@duluthchildrensmuseum.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
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Location

424 West Superior Street, Suite 104
Duluth, MN 55802

Phone
Project Manager: Rebecca Graves
218-722-0952
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